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St. Louis Open Recap and Highlights

Intense Matches & Victory Moments: St. Louis Tournament Recap

Introduction:

In an action-packed tournament featuring intense battles and impressive performances, both newcomers and seasoned players showcased their skills in intense matches. Let's dive into the tournament recap of thrilling matches and outcomes that unfolded on each day of the event.

Thursday - Men's Singles

In the semifinals, Hunter Johnson and Jack Foster faced off. Foster took the first set 11-6, but Johnson rallied, winning the next two sets 11-5 and 11-9, securing his finals spot. Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez dominated Yates Johnson, winning 11-4 and 11-9.

In the Winner Bracket Finals, Hunter Johnson clashed with Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez, winning convincingly with scores of 11-2 and 11-0.

In the Backdraw, Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez and Chris Haworth engaged in a closely contested match. Despite losing the first set 8-11, Medina Alvarez made a comeback, winning the next two sets 14-12 and 11-3.

In the finals, Hunter Johnson faced Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez. Johnson took the first set 11-5, Medina Alvarez responded with an 11-6 win, and Johnson clinched the championship with a 11-3 victory.

Thursday - Women's Singles:

The Women's Singles draw saw new faces shine. Parris Todd and Megan Fudge were absent. Salome Devidze reached the Winner's Bracket Finals, overcoming Jess Warren 11-8, 11-3.

Dominique Schaefer faced Amanda Hendry in a closely contested match, winning 11-7, 7-11, 11-0. Schaefer's strength proved too much for Hendry, earning Schaefer a place against Devidze. However, Devidze's dominance continued as Schaefer dropped back into the backdraw with an 11-4, 11-8 loss.

In the backdraw bronze medal match, Schaefer secured a convincing 11-6, 11-6 win against Warren, earning a rematch against Devidze on Championship Sunday.

In the finals, Schaefer defeated Devidze in the 2/3 games with scores of 11-0 and 11-4. Schaefer continued her dominance in the tiebreaker, securing her first-ever singles title with a 15-11 victory.

Friday - Mixed Doubles:

Mixed Doubles brought action as top seeds shone. Parris Todd & Hunter Johnson reached the Winner's Bracket Finals. Susannah Barr & Andrei Daescu showcased strength, reaching the finals without dropping a game. Barr & Daescu defeated Todd & Johnson 11-3, 11-4, securing their spot in Championship Sunday.

In the backdraw, Bobbi Oshiro & Brendon Long navigated a tough match against Tina Pisnik & Martin Emmrich, making their way back to the bronze medal match. Oshiro & Long faced Todd & Johnson, with Todd & Johnson emerging victorious at 11-6, 11-1. This win earned Todd & Johnson a return to the finals, while Oshiro & Long claimed bronze.

In the final showdown, Todd & Johnson provided a stronger challenge to Barr & Daescu, yet fell in three sets, 3-11, 11-5, 11-3. Barr & Daescu secured another title, showcasing exceptional teamwork.

Saturday - Men's Doubles:

The Men's Doubles draw featured new partnerships. In the quarterfinals, Andre Mick & CJ Klinger dominated Nunnery & Daescu 11-3, 11-3. John Cincola & Wyatt Stone overcame Yates Johnson & Hunter Johnson, prevailing 2-11, 11-8, 11-4.

Moving into the semifinals, Martin Emmrich & Jack Foster clashed with John Cincola & Wyatt Stone, emerging victorious with scores of 13-11 and 11-5. Simultaneously, Andre Mick & CJ Klinger displayed strong form, securing a spot in the finals with scores of 11-9 and 11-1 against Casey Cullen & Ryler Deheart.

After their initial loss, Daescu & Nunnery fought through the backdraw, facing Mick & Klinger. They secured victory in the 2/3 sets with straight games of 11-5, 11-8. However, Mick & Klinger mounted a comeback in the tiebreaker, clinching their first title as partners with a 15-12 win.

Saturday - Women's Doubles:

Women's Doubles action unfolded, marked by upsets and competitive matches. In the quarterfinals, Amanda Hendry & Heather Nobler triumphed over Bobbi Oshiro & Milan Rane with a closely contested 8-11, 11-7, 11-8 victory.

Advancing to the semifinals, Allison Harris & Mari Humberg engaged in a thrilling battle against Amanda Hendry & Heather Nobler. Despite Hendry & Nobler's initial 11-8 lead, Harris & Humberg mounted a comeback, winning the subsequent sets 12-10 and 11-8, earning a spot in the Winner's Bracket Finals. Susannah Barr & Megan Fudge faced a setback in the semifinals, losing the first set 7-11 to Tina Pisnik & Alix Truong, but rallied to win the next two sets 11-9, 11-9, securing their place in the Winner's Bracket Finals.

In the Winner's Bracket Finals, Susannah Barr & Megan Fudge displayed a strong performance, securing victory with scores of 11-9 and 11-2.

In the finals, Barr & Fudge triumphed over Bobbi Oshiro & Milan Rane with scores of 11-4 and 11-4.

As the tournament concludes, all eyes turn towards the upcoming APP Philadelphia Open scheduled for Aug 23-27.

Equipment List:

Bobbi Oshiro: Ben Johns Perseus CFS 14

Milan Rane: Collin Johns Scorpeus CFS 16

Medal List:

Bobbi Oshiro: Silver - Women's Doubles, Bronze - Mixed Doubles

Milan Rane: Silver - Women's Doubles

Bobbi Oshiro's Determination Shines Bright on the Court

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